Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
"Life After Life" follows the story of Ursula Todd who is born and dies repeatedly in February 1910. Each time Ursula dies, her life restarts, with each successive life bringing different circumstances and decisions. The novel explores themes of fate, free will, and the infinite possibilities of existence. Through Ursula's many lives, the narrative provides different perspectives on significant historical events, including both World Wars.
The 1683rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 173,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 2nd on Top 10 Fiction Books of the Decade(2010) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 20th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 20th on The 40 Best Novels of the 2010s (Paste Magazine)
- 57th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- 1285th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Best Fiction Books of the 2010s (Time)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (USA))